Blog: Child Support

9/7/21

The times when child support modifications take place

Child support payments remain a necessary aspect in divorce proceedings. Those payments provide the funding a primary custodial parent needs to pay for his or her child’s medical and school expenses as well as general needs. However, the amount is not set in stone. Every two years, child support payments are automatically adjusted due to inflation. However, that fact does not address other situations that must be taken into consideration when Loss or boost...

10/15/18

Calculating The Reasonable Needs Of A Child: Lessons From Hanrahan v. Bakker

For parents of minor-aged children who divorce or split up, in addition to decisions related to child custody and visitation, child support obligations and amounts must be decided. In Pennsylvania, t In most cases, Pennsylvania Support Guidelines are applied and calculated without question. However, in cases where one or both parents earn substantial incomes that exceed $30,000 per month, other factors may be taken into consideration when determining support amounts. Child Support Calculations In High-Income...

11/16/17

Child Support: What Parents In Pennsylvania Need To Know

Children are often unwitting bystanders to their parents’ personal and relationship challenges and, in cases where a child’s parents split without ever marrying or decide to divorce, it’s imperative that a child’s needs continue to be met. Your child deserves to have the financial support of both parents and, to help ensure that this happens, parents are encouraged to take legal action and The process for obtaining child support differs depending on whether or...

4/21/16

Charlie Sheen involved in child support disagreement

There are many parents in Pennsylvania who struggle to ensure that their children’s needs are met. This may also be the case even for those who are perceived to be wealthy. For example, actor Charlie Sheen is now embroiled in child support disputes with two women as he seeks to have the amount he pays each month reduced. One case involves Brooke Mueller, the mother of his twin boys, now 7. Mueller claims that Sheen...

4/7/16

State says man must pay child support for child who is not his

Parents have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that their children receive the financial and emotional care they require. Most parents in Pennsylvania are more than willing to meet these obligations to the children. However, one out-of-state man claims he was recently notified that he will be required to pay child support with whom he shares no biological connection. The man says that he received a letter from the state informing him that he...

3/3/16

The impact of child support on federal taxes

At this time of year, many people are pulling together the necessary documents to file their federal and state taxes. For many this is a relatively straightforward process. However, those who receive or pay Perhaps most importantly for parents who receive such payments is the knowledge that they are not taxable. On the other hand, those who make payments cannot use them as a deduction. Only one parent can claim a child exemption. Typically,...

2/18/16

Multiple arrests made in Pennsylvania over child support

As most parents know, it is expensive to raise a child. As a result, it is necessary for both parents to meet their moral and legal obligations to their children. Failure to do so could not only have serious legal consequences but could also damage the parent-child relationship. Police in Pennsylvania say that have recently made several arrests as a result of parents who allegedly failed to pay A representative for the police claims...

2/4/16

Man pleads guilty after failing to pay child support

When a two people have a child together, both parents have a responsibility to the child as well as to each other. Meeting the child’s emotional and physical needs is part of fulfilling these responsibilities in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, some parents are unable to meet their legal responsibilities regarding their child and could potentially face serious legal ramifications as a result. One out-of-state man recently faced felony charges for failing to pay According to state...

1/6/16

Child support issues require knowledge and experience

When a divorce is unfolding, issues related to any children involved can often take front and center. When it comes to children, the specific issue of child support can be a source of confusion, frustration and contention. Pennsylvania parents should be aware that legal assistance related to child support should encompass both knowledge and experience as child support needs can be complex and varied. Knowledge of the laws is necessary as there is a support...

11/24/15

Help for Pennsylvania parents who have child support debt

Any kind of debt can be debilitating. However, Some programs in place are now helping parents reduce the amount of debt instead of seeing it rise each month. One state will wipe out a percentage of back-due child support if a parent enrolls in parenting programs. More debt can be wiped out if a parent is employed and pays support consistently for a year. Another form of outreach to avoid endless child support debt...